Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc
T948 SFWMOT history
T948 SFW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 75,489 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 75,489 mi
- At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 10 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T948 SFW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 8 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T948 SFW was last recorded at 75,489 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 1,592 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 21 Nov 2017: 73,874 miles, lower than 145,152 miles on 14 Nov 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 73,897 miles · 4 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,592 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 75,489 miles
- 2024 – 73,897 miles
- 2023 – 73,896 miles
- 2017 – 73,874 miles
- 2011 – 145,152 miles
- 2010 – 143,311 miles
- 2009 – 130,572 miles
- 2008 – 112,567 miles
- 2007 – 95,151 miles
- 2006 – 80,300 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass75,489 miles
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 corners (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
16 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass75,489 miles (+1,592)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 75,489 miles
- Test number
- 563744175626
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 corners (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass73,897 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 73,897 miles
- Test number
- 320114386941
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass73,896 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 73,896 miles
- Test number
- 479390806329
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail73,896 miles (+22)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,896 miles
- Test number
- 755993699509
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass73,874 miles (-71,278)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 73,874 miles
- Test number
- 830431583504
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Pass145,152 miles (+27)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 145,152 miles
- Test number
- 629028711350
- NoteCoil over suspension fitted odd springs across front axle
- NoteEngine swap carried out
- NoteFront and rear discs in poor condition
- NoteFront exhaust section heat rapped
- NoteWires exposed o/s/front bulkhead underbonnet
Fail145,125 miles (+1,814)1 dangerous7 failures6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,125 miles
- Test number
- 487835261206
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- NoteCoil over suspension fitted
- NoteExhaust down pipe close to pas pipes a/c pipes and brake pipes
- NoteFront and rear brake discs in poor condition
- NoteIncorrect engine fitted to vehicle
- NoteOdd coil over springs fitted to front
- NoteWires exposed o/s/front bulkhead under bonnet
Pass143,311 miles (+14)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 143,311 miles
- Test number
- 574118270281
- NoteNearside inner driveshaft gaiter spilt
Fail143,297 miles4 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,297 miles
- Test number
- 724873570267
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Fail143,292 miles (+12,720)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,292 miles
- Test number
- 952703370224
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass130,572 miles (+18,005)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 130,572 miles
- Test number
- 870863579232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,567 miles (+17,416)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 112,567 miles
- Test number
- 932173778278
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOffside anti roll bar catches on drive shaft when suspension hanging
Fail95,151 miles3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,151 miles
- Test number
- 333811277209
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass95,151 miles (+14,851)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 95,151 miles
- Test number
- 804651077255
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass80,300 miles (+76)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 80,300 miles
- Test number
- 373062676208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,224 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,224 miles
- Test number
- 544054366238
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Questions about T948 SFW
- Does T948 SFW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T948 SFW is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T948 SFW?
- The MOT on T948 SFW is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T948 SFW done?
- T948 SFW was recorded at 75,489 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025.
- Has T948 SFW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T948 SFW has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on T948 SFW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Nov 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T948 SFW find?
- T948 SFW passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 corners; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides.
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